In traditional Japanese legend, oarfish were known as "ryugu no tsukai" meaning "the messenger from the sea dragon god's palace." People believed oarfish would come up from the deep to warn people ...

Recent appearances of the oarfish, an uncommon fish, off the Mexican coast in Baja California Sur have again sparked interest ...

Several Facebook accounts made posts linking the supposed sighting of oarfish to natural disasters and apocalpytic prophecies ...

A clip of a deep sea oarfish washed up on a beach has circulated online, prompting false claims that its presence is a warning sign of impending natural disasters such as earthquakes or tsunamis.

An oarfish, also known as a 'doomsday' fish, was found by paddle-boarders on the California coastline on 10 August. The name comes from the belief that the fish are harbingers of imminent natural ...

During a March Shedd Adventures trip to Baja, participants witnessed not one, but two rare oarfish in shallow waters. Here's a video of one of their encounters. Shedd Aquarium/Un-Cruise Adventures ...

In Japanese folklore, oarfish are messengers of the sea god, warning of earthquakes. With multiple sightings in recent months, many are wondering if disaster is on the horizon. Living thousands of ...

A clip of a deep sea oarfish washed up on a beach has circulated online, prompting false claims that its presence is a warning sign of impending natural disasters such as earthquakes or tsunamis.